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8 spring is in the air and, along with the blooming daffodils and longer evenings, the season ushers in some cinematic treasures to see us through to summer. a brilliant shot of flamboyant visuals and captivating adventure, oz the great and the Powerful is just the ticket for those with a penchant for oz-themed fantasy. director sam Raimi has lined up a top-notch team to create his theatrical and spellbinding vision of the emerald city in this prequel to the beloved Wizard of oz. don’t

miss our feature which looks at the enduring appeal of the oz phenomenon. and Robert downey Jr. is back in fine fettle for the hotly anticipated iron man 3. can downey Jr., gwyneth Paltrow and co. strike gold a third time? if the buzz is anything to go by, i’m guessing a definite yes. throw some guffaw-inducing comedies, blood-curdling horrors and nerve-jangling thrillers into the mix, and you have more than one excellent reason to make a date with your local cinema.

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CONTENTS

locally.................................................. 04 easter eggstravaganza Giveaway ...... 06 broken city .......................................... 09 the croods (3D)................................... 09 Dark skies............................................ 09 Feature: oz the Great and .................... the powerful ....................................... 10 evil Dead / fire with fire ..................... 12 G.i. Joe: retaliation (3D) ...................... 12 the Guilt trip / the host...................... 13 identity thief ......................................... 14 the incredible burt wonderstone........ 14 iron man 3 (3D) .................................... 15 Jack the Giant slayer (3D) .................. 15 film Directory .......................................16 the look of love / oblivion ................ 18 the odd life of timothy Green .......... 19 olympus has fallen............................. 19 the paperboy / parker......................... 20 the place beyond the pines .............. 21 promised land .................................... 21 robot & frank / safe haven ................ 22 scary movie 5 / Side Effects / snitch....23 stoker / stolen / trance ....................... 24 forthcoming films ............................... 26 merlin news ......................................... 28 and now for something ......................... A Little Different ................................... 30

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locally Events, promotions and news from across Cornwall

PRINcESS PAvIlIoN

Falmouth 01326 211222 www.princesspavilion.co.uk

SlEEKS FANcY DRESS

ENTER SHIKARI monday 8 april

doors 7pm, starts 7.30pm advance tickets £14

under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

8 Enter Shikari is set to raise the roof of Princess Pavilion when they hit the venue in April. The post-hardcore four-piece fuse electronic trance influences to produce a high-energy in-your-face sound that will blow away all the dance cobwebs. Hailing from St Albans, the band is famed for their relentless touring and their innovative sound, fusing hardcore-metal with dance music. A memorable night is guaranteed. 1 march - owdyado theatre, 2 march - marcus brigstocke, 3 march - derek acorah, 10 march - dueling kazoos, 15 march - mad dog mcrea, 17 march - nobody rides the unicorn, 23 march - Falmouth spring Flower show, 27 march - Gabrielle aplin, 5 april - ldn live wrestling, 6 april - the beast of bodmin moor, 8 april – enter shikari, 12 april - dominic kirwin, 15 april - king charles, 16 april – michael schenker, 20 april - are you experienced? 25 april - Gerry cross the mersey, 26 april - talon, 30 april - hello dolly

camborne 01209 716018 www.sleeks.co.uk

8 Planning a party? Then Sleeks Fancy Dress in Camborne is

your one-stop shop. Stocking a range of fancy dress costumes

and accessories to suit any occasion, you’ll find everything from retro Rubik’s Cube costumes to 1920s’ flapper girls through

to second skin suits and even Borat’s infamous mankini! The

selection is constantly growing with the latest releases, which

are available at very competitive prices. The emporium of party products also includes a range of glowing and flashing items,

hen and stag party must-haves, novelty gifts, jokes, games and a whole lot more for your party planning pleasure!

coUNTRY SKITTlES townshend, hayle

01736 850209 www.countryskittles.com

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8 Fancy a fun-filled family day out? Tucked away in the heart of West Cornwall, Country Skittles is, quite simply, a must for children and adults alike. Full to the brim with entertaining games, from crazy golf, air hockey, rifle and pistol shooting, video quiz games and table football to traditional wooden games and family board games - there’s plenty of delights beyond the brilliant nine-pin skittles. Fuel up in the restaurant where a selection of tasty snacks through to three-course meals are served, while a wide range of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks are available from the well-stocked bar.

LIVE MUSIC Friday 15 March

MAD DOG MCREA

Gypsy jazz, folk-rock, Celtic & bluegrass band

Sunday 17 March

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NobODY RIdES ThE UNICORN

Puppetry, theatre and dance for all the family

Wednesday 27 March

GABRIELLE APLIN

With her No.1 single The Power of Love

Friday 5 April

LDN LIVE WRESTLING Big men with all the moves

Saturday 6 April

THE BEAST Of BODMIN MOOR Children’s puppet performance from BishBashBosh Productions

Monday 8 April

ENTER SHIKARI

Post-hardcore, high energy band

Friday 12 April

DOMINIC KIRWIN

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Irish folk and country music at its best

Monday 15 April

KING CHARLES

Psychedelic folk from this indie-folk solo act

Thursday 25 April

GERRY CROSS THE MERSEY An evening with Gerry and the Pacemakers

Monday 6 May

SAXON

Heavy and loud from the real deal PLUS: Derek Acorah + Falmouth Spring Flower Show + Michael Schenker + Are you experienced and The ZZ Tops + T’Pau + Talon + Helly Dolly + Johnny Cowling Free entertainment in the Garden Room including live jazz and swing, duelling Kazoos and quiz nights – check... www.facebook.com/princesspavilion for info.

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merlin news

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Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway

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To enter all you need to do is like Us, if you haven’t already, and then find and like the Easter Eggstravaganza competition

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The Big Picture

Zachary Thomas, National Diploma in Media student, looks at the current state of ‘indie’ cinema. Independent, or ‘indie’ cinema is essentially an American

involvement in the production process too much to handle,

concept, meaning ﬁlms that are produced independently from the

Tarantino has only grown more attached to ﬁrst Miramax and then

Hollywood majors. The rest of the world is, of course, by deﬁnition

lately their new organisation, The Weinstein Company. Perhaps

‘independent’ of Hollywood, and as there are no longer any major

it suited Miramax, who had recently been sold to Disney, to present

production/distribution studios in Europe since the demise of Rank,

the Disney executives with the script of “Pulp Fiction” and say, this

EMI and British Lion in the UK, Pathe in France and the state

is going to be our next ﬁlm! Disney took a deep breath, recognised

owned monoliths of Eastern Europe.

that the script was perhaps the most imaginative – and challenging

In the 1950’s and 60’s avant-garde cinema was centred on New York City, the birth place of ‘indie’ cinema. Directors such as Jim Jarmusch, Brian de Palma, John Waters, Jim McBride, John Sayles

– that had been seen in a long time and gave Tarantino and the Weinsteins the go-ahead. A modest $8,000,000 budget returned over $200 million from audiences around the world.

and Martin Scorsese found their production ﬁnance in the big cities

But as Tarantino’s current hit ‘Django Unchained’ cost in excess

of the East Coast, though if they were looking for a wider audience

of $100,000,000 the ‘indie’ tag seems hardly justiﬁed anymore.

than university ﬁlm societies or late night screenings they were

There’s a new kid on the block challenging – at least in production

eventually forced to tailor their ﬁlms for Hollywood.

ﬁnance – the Weinsteins. Megan Ellison provided the full production

It was really not until brothers Bob and Harvey Weinstein, two former rock concert promoters, moved into the movie business with their company Miramax that there was an opportunity for the indie director to see their films distributed as they wanted. Hollywood turned more and more to the ‘high concept’ movie – as Tim Robbins’ production executive Griffin Mill in Robert Altman’s magnificent Hollywood satire “The Player” demanded of directors desperate to pitch their stories, “Twenty five words or less” – independent production companies began to grow in Los Angeles.

finance for this year’s Oscar nominees ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ and ‘The Master’ and will finance Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell’s next film. How did one woman move so fast in Hollywood ? Well, it helped that her father Larry Ellison, the founder of the internet company Oracle, dropped a reputed $200 million of his $3 billion fortune into his daughter’s bank account. But everyone’s got to start somewhere ! And as her future projects include the next project from Spike Jonze and Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich, Adaptation) as well as the next from Steven Soderburgh (Erin Brokovich, Ocean’s Eleven, Che) it’s

Miramax ﬁrst partnered with Quentin Tarantino in distributing his

hard to deny that this is a very rich woman with impeccable

‘Reservoir Dogs’ and, unlike many directors who have triumphed

movie taste and that ‘indies’ are thriving.

both artistically and commercially on one or maybe two ﬁlms with the Weinstein brothers but found their tough no-holds barred

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>> WHAT’S ON fantasy crime mind-bending you’re adventure nicked

mUsic singing and notes

family keep the kids happy

scary reach for the cushion

sci-fi space and robots

violent blood and guts galore

comedy a laugh a minute

romantic slushy love and kissing

action more thrills than Rambo

drama emotion and excitement

BROKEN CITY FIlm info FIlm credits

8 Mark Wahlberg stars in this crime thriller as Billy Taggart, an ex-cop, fired after murdering a criminal who raped his girlfriend’s sister. The murder is covered up by Russell Crowe’s Mayor Hostetler, but as many years pass, the indebted Taggart is called upon to aid the shady mayor. Taggart finds himself double crossed and framed by the most powerful man in the city, and the pair face off throwing threats, evidence and hired goons at each other in an attempt to bring the other down. Catherine Zeta Jones and Alona Tal get caught in the crossfire of this dark crime drama. alex dibb

director Allen Hughes

starring Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe,

Catherine Zeta-Jones release date 1 MArch CONTENT icons

THE CROODS (3D) FIlm info FIlm credits

8 Are you a major DreamWorks Animation fan? If the answer is ‘yes’ then this is a movie for you. Meet “The Croods,” a pre-historic family who embark on an eventful journey when the habitat that they know and love is destroyed leaving them to brave the wilderness alone. Starring the voices of Nicolas Cage (National Treasure, Face/Off), Ryan Reynolds (Green Lantern, The Proposal) and Emma Stone (Easy A, The Help), it is definitely one for the kids. Although the comedy and family set-up is fairly predictable, it is a film that will make you smile and learn that there are always positives to every decision made. Beneficial to all adults and children out there. amy evans

director Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders

starring Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone release date 22 MArch CONTENT icons

DARK SKIES FIlm info FIlm credits

8 Perhaps best known for his works behind the scenes, director Scott Stewart has teamed up with the producer from Paranormal Activity and Insidious to bring you their latest foray into the horror genre. Dark Skies is very loosely based on the science fiction TV series of the same name, the film centres around a group of hostile aliens that target children. It is up to their parents to save them. With the producer’s history in horror, this film promises to be a tense white knuckle ride that will scare even the most ardent fans of the terror flick. daniel Buckley

director Scott Stewart

starring Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo release date 5 April CONTENT icons

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SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES The yellow brick road beckons once again. As Oz the Great and the Powerful whisks viewers on the most scintillating adventure in Oz to date, Cheyenne Campbell investigates the enduring appeal of this fantastical phenomenon

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orothy dancing down the Yellow Brick road in her ruby slippers, with the Scarecrow, Tin Man, cowardly lion and a little dog named Toto, is so ingrained in our culture - but they’re not all l. Frank Baum’s source material had to offer about the land of Oz. While the 1939 film based on the American fairy tale is such a part of childhood and our imagination thanks to its memorable songs and themes of innocence and belief, it’s not just the Kansas farm girl’s quest to return home that’s kept audiences wanting to visit to Oz again and again. Since the 1939 film is the best-known and most beloved adaptation of Baum’s 1900 novel, it would be impossible not to compare it with any subsequent returns to the world of munchkins and flying monkeys. With director Sam raimi’s re-imagined, eyepopping vision in ‘Oz the Great and powerful’, however, Dorothy Gale is nowhere to be seen, and this might make the greater comparison then-for die-hard fans of Baum’s creation-with that of the stage musical ‘Wicked’. Based on the 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, ‘Wicked: The life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West’, this stage version is a similar venture into Oz focusing on the events leading up to Dorothy’s arrival rather than Dorothy herself. Other adaptations that have

come down the pipeline over the years range from retellings of Dorothy’s story, as in the Broadway show ‘The Wiz’ (which later became a film starring Diana ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the Scarecrow), to sequels pulling inspiration from Baum’s many follow-up novels, such as Disney’s 1985 live-action film ‘return to Oz’. While ‘Wicked’ focused on Glinda and Elphaba (the Good Witch and Wicked Witch of the West, respectively) and the events that led to each accepting their assigned reputations and opposing roles, raimi’s new film sets out to tell the story of an unscrupulous circus magician called Oscar Diggs and how he became the Wizard of Oz. What made the original film’s connection with audiences one of wide-eyed wonder and nostalgia was undoubtedly down to Dorothy’s point of view. A lonely, young orphaned girl growing up on a farm with a little dog as her best friend, Dorothy was a character to whom children and adults alike could sympathise. Audiences experienced the fish-out-of-water journey in a strange land through the innocent, untravelled girl’s eyes. Whereas ‘Wicked’ took the emphasis away from an everyman character and gave audiences the witches’ side of the story, raimi’s prequel to Dorothy’s tale brings the focus back to an outsider venturing in. As Dorothy found herself lost and overwhelmed in Oz, despite his dubious character

traits, Oscar Diggs winds up there with the same naivety that allowed audiences to be enchanted with Oz in the first place. innocence and unworldliness of the main characters aside, however, you can’t argue that these latest stories based in Oz aren’t getting darker in tone, though much more colourful in imagining. With every new version, the visuals become more outrageous and arresting. Just as the famous slippers Baum described as silver were turned to ruby red in order to ‘pop’ on the screen when the scenes turned to colour, each new trip to Oz has looked for ways to enhance the story’s vibrancy in its own way. production designer robert Stromberg is on board, firmly cementing his niche in mouthwatering, knock-you-out-of-yourseat visuals, just as he did in ‘Avatar’ and Tim Burton’s ‘Alice

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in Wonderland’ (with which this film is being repeatedly compared, both visually and story-wise). James Franco plays the young Kansas illusionist who, in homage to the original film (expect to see nods to the classic throughout), is depicted in black and white at the story’s start. Once whisked away to the magical land via balloon, cGi and luminescent colours take over as Diggs is introduced to Oz’s three witches, and finds himself at the centre of the land’s great unrest. Glinda, Theodora and Evanora (Michelle Williams, Mila Kunis and rachel Weisz) are the trio of beautiful witches Diggs encounters. Suddenly he finds himself reluctantly drawn into Oz’s darkest hour, but also an opportunity to better himselfif he can be the man the land needs him to be by conjuring up his ‘powers’. The film is being presented as a story of transformation, with the notion that given a chance to become great, an under-handed trickster might rise to the challenge to prove he’s more than meets the eye, and more than he believes himself to be. While the 1939 film might be a far cry from the otherworldly cGi characters and splashy sets of raimi’s prequel, the two films share one important humanising trait: both Dorothy and Diggs come to learn that what they needed most has been within them all along. Oz the Great and Powerful is released on 8th March

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EVIL DEAD FILm info FILm credits

8 Most horror fans will hold the original 1980’s Evil Dead movies in high regard. The first film was initially (and understandably) banned. The scene involving an overly adventurous tree still has the power to disgust, and it looks as though that scene has been reshot for this promising looking remake. The story is familiar - five friends stay in a remote cabin and unwittingly unleash demons, zombies and all manner of evil from the woods that surround the cabin. Boasting a more modern, realistic standard of schlocky violence and gore, this really may be the most terrifying film you’ll ever see. Matthew Brigden

Director Fede Alvarez Starring Jane levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica lucas

release date 19 april cONTENT icons

FIRE WITH FIRE FILm info FILm credits

8 With the new instalment in the Die hard series dangerously close by, it seems the Bruce Willis action canon is in rude health once more. Fire With Fire is an intense thriller that puts audiences through life on the fringe of destruction as firefighter Jeremy coleman (Josh Duhamel) fights for his future after witnessing a gruelling gang murder. put into a witness protection program, coleman soon realises it’s not only his own life that’s at risk as his girlfriend; Deputy Marshall Talia Durham (rosario Dawson) investigates the case. With the help of detective Mike cella (Willis), an action packed rogue gang takedown ensues. Ben Philpott

Director David Barrett

Starring Josh Duhamel, Bruce Willis,

rosario Dawson release date 8 March cONTENT icons

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (3D) FILm info FILm credits

Director Jon M. chu

8 in this sequel to the action-packed G.i. Joe: The rise of cobra the infamous cobra organisation rises to power under the leadership of the evil cobra commander. With operatives planted in the highest points of the US government, cobra frames all of the G.i. Joes as traitors to the United States. Outnumbered and outgunned, the Joes band together in order to bring down the evil organisation. G.i. Joe: retaliation sees action movie and wrestling star Dwayne Johnson join the franchise, as well as Bruce Willis starring as General Joseph colton, the original G.i. Joe. Ian Martin

Starring channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, ray park

release date 27 March cONTENT icons

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GUilT TRiP

Film info Film credits

8 From the director of 27 Dresses and The Proposal, Guilt Trip follows the story of inventor Andrew Brewster (Seth Rogan) and his widowed mother Joyce Bewster (Barbara Streisand), whom whilst on a crosscountry road trip spanning 3,000 miles to sell his new product, must deal with long-simmering family tensions that neither want to confront. Andy Brewster is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime, and who better to accompany him than his overbearing mother Joyce. After deciding to start his adventure with a quick visit at mom’s, Andy is guilted into bringing her along for the ride. He is constantly aggravated by her antics, but over time he comes to realize that their lives have more in common than he originally thought. Based on a real-life trip by screenwriter Dan Fogelman, Guilt Trip looks set to take audiences on a road trip across an ever changing landscape with a couple of people who may end up offering each other exactly what they both needed. Thomas Mitchell

Director Anne Fletcher

Starring Barbra Streisand, Seth Rogen, Julene Renee-Preciado

release date 8 March cOnTEnT icons

THE HOST

Film info Film credits

8 No brooding Edward Cullen, no shirtless Jacob Black. Can Stephenie Meyer’s next book-to-screen adaptation draw in the masses like Twilight without them? If you’ve been curious whether the mind behind sparkly vampires was simply a one-story wonder, look no further. Versatile actress Saoirse Ronan (Atonement, Hanna) stars as 21-year-old Melanie Stryder, one of the last humans on earth. For years she’s evaded the Soulsaliens controlling the planet by infiltrating host bodies of humans and erasing their memories. When Melanie’s caught and infected by the parasitic Soul called Wanderer, she fights to remain aware and awake within her own body, in order to track down her family and her love Jared who are hiding out amongst a rebel group of survivors. Melanie and Wanderer (“Wanda”) coexist in Melanie’s body, and the two bond as Wanda begins to feel sympathy towards the humans’ plight through Melanie’s memories. Once Wanda/Melanie return to the survivors’ hideout, however, the connection between Wanda and her host causes friction among the humans, not to mention an awkward love triangle (but you knew there’d be one of those, didn’t you?). Cheyenne Campbell

Director Andrew Niccol

Starring Saoirse Ronan,

Diane Kruger, William Hurt release date 29 March cOnTEnT icons

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IDENTITY ThIEf

fIlm info

fIlm credits

Director Seth Gordon

Starring Jason Bateman, Melissa Mccarthy, John cho

release date 22 March coNTENT icons

8 Jason Bateman plays Sandy patterson, a mildmannered businessman whose entire life falls apart when his identity is stolen by con artist Diana, played by Melissa Mccarthy. At first his card is rejected, then he is arrested for crimes committed over two thousand miles away and finally he is fired. To have a chance at reclaiming his job, his money and his identity, he travels to Miami to confront his imitator, hoping to bring her to the police back in Denver. As if bringing in Diana wasn’t enough, the con artist is also being pursued by more violent criminals intent on revenge for the cons she has pulled on them. Thief and victim are forced to team up to evade the vicious mobsters and hilarity ensues as the pair fight each other all the way back to Denver. From the director of horrible Bosses and one of the producers of Ted, identity Thief is part buddy movie, part crude comedy road trip. Throw stars John cho and Jon Favreau in to the mix and it shapes up to be one of the funniest, most outrageous films of the year. Alex Dibb

ThE INcREDIBlE BuRT WoNDERsToNE

fIlm info

fIlm credits

Director Don Scardino Starring Steve carell,

Jim carrey, Olivia Wilde release date 15 March coNTENT icons

8 Directed by Emmy Award winner Don Scardino (30 rock), and from a screenplay by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley (horrible Bosses), this laugh a minute comedy stars Steve carell and Steve Buscemi as long-reigning headliners and onetime best friends Burt and Anton, and Olivia Wilde as their glamorous assistant, Jane. The superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton have ruled the las Vegas strip for years, raking in millions with illusions as big as Burt’s growing ego. But lately the duo’s greatest deception is their public friendship, while secretly they’ve grown to loathe each other. Facing cutthroat competition from guerilla street magician Steve Gray (Jim carrey), whose cult following surges with each outrageous stunt, even their show looks stale. But there’s still a chance Burt and Anton can save the act-both onstage and off-if Burt can get back in touch with what made him love magic in the first place. Craig May

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WHAT’S ON

IRON MAN 3 (3D)

fILM info

fILM credits

Director Shane Black

Starring robert Downey Jr., Guy pearce,

Gwyneth paltrow release date 26 April CONTENT icons

8 iron Man made his first appearance on the pages of Marvel comics Tales of Suspense #39 in 1963 and had his solo comic debut in The invincible iron Man #1 in 1968. Since then our hot-headed Avenger has proven to be invincible, in both the Marvel comics and Marvel Studios ratings wars. iron Man was actually ranked 12th in iGN’s Top 100 comic Book heroes in 2011. No wonder Tony Stark has an ego the size of the hulk! in the third instalment of the iron Man films, Stark (Downey Jr.) is once again forced to don his armour after a mysterious enemy destroys his world. The enemy responsible is none other than iron Man’s nemesis, Mandarin (Kingsley), whose first appearance in Tales of Suspense #50 in 1964 saw our metal hero fighting for his life. Fifty years on and the pair are due for a rematch - this time, on the big screen! iron Man 3 promises to be an all-out action-packed ride that will simply, blow you away! Throw into the bag, the return of pepper potts (paltrow), this one’s not to be missed... Justin Vingoe

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (3D)

fILM info fILM credits

Director Bryan Singer

8 We’ve seen a fair number of retold fairytales hit the big screen in the last few years and in March we’ll be treated to another re-imagining of a classic in the form of Jack the Giant Slayer. Expanding on the original story, the film takes the concept of Jack evading and eventually killing the giant and widens it to include a host of giants. This time Jack opens the gateway to the home of the giants and allows them to return to the world they once controlled. An ancient war between the giants and humans begins again and Jack sets out to end the conflict. Director Bryan Singer (known for his work on the X-men franchise) takes the reigns of Jack the Giant Slayer, bringing his talent for fantasy action to the role. Some familiar names stand out in the cast which includes Ewan McGregor, ian McShane and Bill Nighy as the leader of the giants. Jack the Giant Slayer stands to be a refreshing new take on the classic folk tale that will surely offer an action packed ride this spring. Kit Goodliffe

Starring Nicholas hoult, Stanley Tucci,

Ewan McGregor release date 22 MArch CONTENT icons

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FILM DIRECTORY Please note: UK release dates are shown but may be subject to change

THE BAY

Director Barry Levinson Starring Kristen Connolly, Christopher Denham, Jane McNeill chaos breaks out in a small Maryland town after an ecological disaster occurs.

BROKEN CITY See page 9

SAFE HAVEN See page 22  ARBITRAGE

1 March

ARBITRAGE

Director Nicholas Jarecki Starring Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Brit Marling A troubled hedge fund magnate desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.

 BROKEN CITY

STOKER

See page 24 8 March

BROKEN

Director Rufus Norris Starring Tim Roth, Cillian Murphy, Rory Kinnear The story of a young girl in North london whose life changes after witnessing a violent attack.

FIRE WITH FIRE See page 12

GUILT TRIP See page 13

OZ THE GREAT AND THE POWERFUL (3D) See page 10

PARKER

See page 20

ROBOT AND FRANK See page 22

SIDE EFFECTS See page 23 15 March

Olivo, Nora Arnezeder The owner of a mannequin shop develops a dangerous obsession with a young artist.

THE PAPERBOY See page 20

WELCOME TO THE PUNCH

Director Eran Creevy Starring James McAvoy, Mark Strong, David Morrissey When a notorious criminal is forced to return to london, it gives a detective one last chance to take down the man he’s always been after.

THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE

22 March

MANIAC

IDENTITY THIEF

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Director Franck Khalfoun Starring Elijah Wood, America

 THE CROODS (3D)

THE CROODS (3D) See page 9

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SEE THEM ALL Not all films will open at your local cinema on the UK release date, but the majority of films will be shown as soon as prints become available and/or it can be scheduled in.

 JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (3D)

JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (3D) See page 15

STOLEN

See page 24 27 March

G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (3D) See page 12

TRANCE

See page 24 29 March

FINDING NEMO (3D) Director: Andrew Stanton, Lee Unkrich

 G.I. JOE: RETALIATION (3D)

Starring Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould After his son is captured in the Great Barrier reef and taken to Sydney, a timid clownfish sets out on a journey to bring him home.

THE HOST See page 13 5 April

ALL THINGS TO ALL MEN

Director George Isaac Starring Toby Stephens, Rufus Sewell, Mark Badham A thief is caught up in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse between a maverick cop and london crime boss.

DARK SKIES See page 9

A LATE QUARTET

Director Yaron Zilberman

Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener Members of a world-renowned string quartet struggle to stay together in the face of death, competing egos and insuppressible lust.

12 April

THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN

See page 23

OBLIVION See page 18

THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES See page 21

SCARY MOVIE 5

See page 19

19 April

SNITCH

See page 12

See page 23

SPRING BREAKERS

Director Harmony Korine Starring Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez, Ashley Benson Four college girls who land in jail after robbing a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation find themselves bailed out by a drug and arms dealer who wants them to do some dirty work.

 PROMISED LAND

EVIL DEAD OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN See page 19

PROMISED LAND See page 21 26 April

IRON MAN 3 (3D) See page 15

THE LOOK OF LOVE See page 18

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tHe LOOK OF LOVe

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Director: Michael Winterbottom

Starring: Steve coogan, imogen poots, Stephen Fry, Anna Friel

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8 Michael Winterbottom, director of The Killer inside Me and 24 hour party people, presents the true story of Soho adult magazine entrepreneur paul raymond. raymond became one of the richest men in Britain, but with this wealth (as well as an abundance of sex and drugs) came the collapse of his marriage and family. The film’s plot sees Steve coogan play paul raymond, a 20th century legend who became known as the “King Of Soho”, the film’s original title. he began his career in show business with a nude review, featuring tableaux (think Mrs henderson presents...), and then moved into publishing with a series of rather racy magazines. Some extremely good investments later, and he was a major property owner in Soho and a force to be reckoned with. The film focuses on the women in his life as well as his highly interesting career. Similar in tone to the Steve coogan-starring 24 hour party people, expect debauchery in every sense of the word, and look out for appearances by none other than Stephen Fry, David Walliams and chris Addison, and many others. Matthew Brigden

OBLIVION

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8 Only the second film from the director of the spectacular TrON: legacy, Oblivion looks set to be an awesome masterpiece. Boasting some mind-boggling special effects, edge-of-your-seat action and impressive star power (Tom cruise and Morgan Freeman for starters) this is going to be one sci-fi ready to become a classic. in an apocalyptic future, one of the few remaining drone repairmen (Tom cruise) is sent back to Earth, where the surface has been devastated after decades of war with an alien race. While there, he discovers a crashed spaceship which makes him question what actually happened during the war, and his priorities change when he finds he may have to put mankind’s fate into his own hands. Shot with Sony’s newly-developed cineAlta F65 camera, Oblivion’s visuals will be hugely complementary to the advanced cGi. Thanks to this, the film’s original plot will not merely impress, but positively attack the senses in every way possible. And if you weren’t a fan of the divisive TrON: legacy, rest assured that Oblivion is also in the safe hands of the rise of the planet of the Apes producer. Matthew Brigden

Director Joseph Kosinski Starring Tom cruise, Morgan Freeman,

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THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN 8 Upon receiving sad news from a fertility clinic, a childless couple - Cindy and Jim Green - write down their wishes for an infant, which they place into a box and bury in the garden. After a bizarre and miraculous midnight storm, the couple wake to discover a young child has emerged from the ground, and the remarkable Timothy Green will teach his shocked parents more than they could ever have imagined. This unique concept behind Disney’s latest computer-animated family-friendly film was conjured by American writer Ahmet Zappa. The film itself is a rarity and boasts magical originality that has been missing from some Disney projects, who tend to leave their innovative creations to their sister studio Pixar. The Odd Life of Timothy Green looks to be a step in the right direction for the studio returning to what originally brought them acclaim. The film is directed by Peter Hedges, whose previous works include What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, About a Boy and Dan in Real Life, and he’s certainly hedged his bets and stuck with what he does best, providing charming and heartfelt family-oriented entertainment. Lee Curtis

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Director Peter Hedges

Starring Jennifer Garner,

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OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN

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Director Antoine Fuqua Starring Gerard Butler, Angela Bassett, Aaron

Eckhart, Robert Forster release date 19 April cONTENT icons

8 Get ready for the next big political thriller. A terrorist organisation has attacked the White House, the President has been kidnapped and it is up to disgraced presidential guard Mike Banning (Butler) to team up with American national security in order to save him. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the plot for this film is this: Mike Banning is trapped inside the White House and so must orchestrate the entire rescue from within the famous building. Luckily, Banning has incredible inside knowledge that could help save the day, overthrow a terrorist mastermind and hopefully put a stop to an even bigger threat. Olympus has Fallen has an absolutely incredible cast who have all been very successful in the action and thriller genre, and when combined with Antoine Fuqua who has directed such action epics as King Arthur and Training Day, the end result looks exciting. So if it’s an all American action thriller that you want to see this Easter, then look no further than Olympus has Fallen. Daniel Buckley

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THE PAPERBOY 8 With one of the most attractive casts imaginable (Zac Efron, Matthew Mcconaughey, Nicole Kidman and John cusack) and the Oscar-nominated director of precious, The paperboy will be much more enjoyable to watch than its title suggests! A sexually and racially charged film noir from director lee Daniels, The paperboy takes audiences deep into the backwaters of steamy 1960s South Florida, as investigative reporter Ward Jansen (Matthew Mcconaughey) and his partner Yardley Acheman (David Oyelowo) chase a sensational, career-making story. With the help of Ward’s younger brother Jack (Zac Efron) and sultry death-row groupie charlotte Bless (Nicole Kidman), the pair tries to prove violent swampdweller hillary Van Wetter (John cusack) was framed for the murder of a corrupt local sheriff. Based on the provocative bestselling novel by pete Dexter (Mulholland Falls, rush), you can expect some mesmerising performances from the impressive leads who bring his original story to life with total conviction and gusto. Nicole Kidman is particularly brilliant in another role where she’s almost unrecognisable.

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Director lee Daniels Starring Matthew Mcconaughey,

Nicole Kidman, John cusack

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Matthew Brigden

PARKER

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Director Taylor hackford Starring Jason Statham,

Filmlopez, info Jennifer Michael chiklis

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8 Jason Statham and Jennifer lopez team up to get their cut in the crime thriller, parker, based on the series of bestselling novels by Donald E. Westlake. parker (Jason Statham) is a professional thief who lives by a personal code of ethics: Don’t steal from people who can’t afford it and don’t hurt people who don’t deserve it. But on his latest heist, his crew double crosses him, steals his stash, and leaves him for dead. Determined to make sure they regret it, parker tracks them to palm Beach, playground of the rich and famous, where the crew is planning their biggest heist ever. Donning the disguise of a rich Texan, parker takes on an unlikely partner, leslie (Jennifer lopez), a savvy insider, who’s short on cash, but big on looks, smart and ambitious. Together, they devise a plan to hijack the score, take everyone down and get away clean. parker is directed by Academy Award nominee Taylor hackford (ray) and also stars Michael chiklis, Wendell pierce (hBO’s “The Wire”) and Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte. Craig May

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tHE PLAcE BEYOND tHE PINES

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8 The Place Beyond the Pines is Derek cianfrance’s follow up to his emotionally gripping, Sundance-hit Blue Valentine. Fans of cianfrance’s previous film will be excited that for his latest thriller, the American filmmaker reunites with ryan Gosling, whose Oscar-nominated performance was among the significant traits for Blue Valentine’s acclaim. Luke (ryan Gosling) is in constant motion, a highwire motorcycle stunt performer who travels from town to town with the carnival. Passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, he tries to reconnect with a former lover, romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn that she has in his absence given birth to their son Jason. Luke resolves to forsake life on the road and to provide for his newfound family, taking a job as a car mechanic with robin (Ben Mendelsohn). robin soon discovers Luke’s special talents, and proposes to partner with him in a string of spectacular bank robberies. But it is only a matter of time before Luke will run up against the law - which comes in the form of Avery cross (Bradley cooper). Lee Curtis

Director Derek cianfrance Starring ryan Gosling, Bradley cooper, Eva Mendes

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PROMISED LAND

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8 Director Gus Van Sant is an unpredictable talent with work ranging from the outright awful (Psycho remake anyone?) to downright classic (Good Will Hunting). This year Gus reunites with past collaborator and A-lister Matt Damon in this dark exploration of environmental and corporate corruption. Matt Damon plays Steve Butler, a corporate salesman who is sent along with his partner, Sue Thomason (Frances McDormand), to close a key rural town in his company’s expansion plans. With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company’s offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of some of the local residence. Promised Land looks set to be a dense thought provoking film with an important message that demands reflection. Exploring the act of freckling (hydraulic mineral extraction) and the moral conflictions therein, it may seem topically dry for Hollywood but the intense study of character will have more than enough twists to keep audiences engaged. Ben Philpott

Director Gus Van Sant Starring Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, John Krasinski

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ROBOT AND FRANK 8 Jake Schreier’s independently financed feature debut continues to garner acclaim from its screenings at high-profile festivals. Audiences and critics alike are praising its tenderness, endearing charm and Frank langella’s strong central performance. Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank’s son chooses a different option: against the old man’s wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his physical and mental health. What follows is an often hilarious and somewhat heartbreaking story about finding friends and family in the most unexpected places. The film is anchored to the development of this central, heart-warming relationship between a man and his Ai companion. Not only is Schreier’s film billed as an enticing drama, but also a showcase of the juxtaposition between a grumpy old man and new age technology. robot & Frank features an award winning cast including Academy Award nominee Frank langella, James Marsden, liv Tyler and Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon. Lee Curtis

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Director Jake Schreier

Starring peter Sarsgaard, Frank langella,

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SAFE HAVEN

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Director lasse hallström Starring Julianne

FilmJosh info hough, Duhamel, cobie Smulders

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8 Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, the bestselling author behind romantic favourites The Notebook, Message in a Bottle and Dear John, Safe haven is an affirming and suspenseful story about a young woman’s struggle to love again. When a mysterious young woman, Katie (hough), arrives in the small North carolina town of Southport, her reluctance to join the tight knit community raises questions about her past. Slowly, she begins putting down roots, and gains the courage to start a relationship with Alex (Duhamel), a widowed store owner with two young children. But dark secrets intrude on her new life with such terror that she is forced to rediscover the meaning of sacrifice and rely on the power of love. Director lasse hallström’s filmography is peppered with moving romantic dramas, from The cider house rules and chocolat through to 2011’s Golden Globe nominated Salmon Fishing in the Yemen and another Nicholas Sparks’ adaptation: 2010’s Dear John. With the deeply romantic themes and emotive plot twists of Safe haven, you can expect the seasoned director to give another good tug on your heartstrings. Craig May

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SCARY MOVIE 5 FIlM info FIlM credits

8 The fifth instalment of the Scary Movie franchise serves as a reboot of the series. protagonists cindy and Brenda are replaced by Dan and Jody, a happily married couple who have just had a baby. The couple start to notice strange things both at home and at their work and realise they are being followed by a demon. With the help of experts and surveillance cameras, the race is on to find out how to get rid of it before something terrible happens. Featuring cameo roles from charlie Sheen to Mike Tyson, Scary Movie 5 is sure to have everyone chuckling.

Director Malcolm D. lee Starring Simon rex, Ashley Tisdale, charlie Sheen

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Jen Evans

SIDE EFFECTS FIlM info FIlM credits

8 Director Steven Soderbergh has assembled an intriguing cast of characters for his thrilling swansong, Side Effects. Alongside Dragon Tattoo heroine rooney Mara, catherine Zeta-Jones (Traffic) and Jude law (contagion) ramp up the tension in this tale of sex, lies & pharmaceuticals. The plot follows successful New Yorkers Emily and Martin whose lives unravel when an experimental drug prescribed by Emily’s psychiatrist produces the unforeseen effects of murder, paranoia and a final shocking twist. Soderbergh has spent decades setting cinemas alight, now watch him burn out brightly rather than fade away. Brody Rossiter

Director Steven Soderbergh

Starring rooney Mara,

channing Tatum, Jude law release date 8 MArch CONTENT icons

SNITCH FIlM info FIlM credits

8 Dwayne ‘The rock’ Johnson continues his run as the modern action star in this new action packed, fast paced thriller. Johnson stars as John Matthews, the father of a teenage son that is wrongly accused of drug distribution. With a minimum prison sentence of 10 years looming over his son’s head, Matthews makes a deal with the US attorney to do what he can to help his son. The deal: infiltrate a drug cartel acting as an undercover informant. The deeper Matthews finds himself in the cartel the greater the risk he finds himself and his family in. Ian Martin

Director ric roman Waugh Starring Dwayne

Johnson, Susan Sarandon, Jon Bernthal

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STOKER FiLm info FiLm credits

8 This psychological thriller, written by Prison Break’s lead Wentworth Miller, stars Nicole Kidman and Alice In Wonderland’s Mia Wasikowska as a mother and daughter grieving the death of their patriarch. In steps enigmatic Uncle Charlie, played by Watchmen’s Matthew Goode, who slowly lures both the vulnerable women into his alluring semi-incestuous web. All the while, bodies of friends, relatives and apparent strangers are piling up and the family’s skeletons are getting far too big for their closet. This chilling Gothic thriller is as much psychotic horror as it is intense family drama and is sure to leave you speechless. Alex Dibb

Director Chan-wook Park

Starring Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman,

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STOLEN FiLm info FiLm credits

8 Nicholas Cage returns to the silver screen playing Will Montgomery, a thief recently released from jail for robbery. His dark past catches up with him in the form of his former partner, Vincent, who wants his share of the robbery money - $10 million - which Cage’s character no longer has. Things are made more difficult when Montgomery’s daughter is kidnapped and held as a hostage, giving her father an ultimatum; find $10 million or lose his daughter. Stolen is an edge of your seat, action packed thriller which will have you gripped from start to finish. Jade Cranwell

Director Simon West

Starring Nicolas Cage, Malin Akerman, Josh Lucas

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8 Director Danny Boyle returns to cinemas with the eye-catching psychological thriller Trance. This unique enterprise follows Simon, an arthouse auctioneer who unites with criminals to steal a painting from his own gallery. However, during the theft Simon suffers a head injury which causes him to forget where the artwork has been hidden. Moulding the narrative around an innovative reality vs. fantasy concept that sets Trance apart from other genre pieces. Believing he has been betrayed, the gang leader Franck, hires hypnotherapist Elizabeth to enter Simon’s mind and discover the location of the artwork. Lee Curtis

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TRANCE

Starring James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel

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Forthcoming Films MAY / JUNE FILMS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT AFTER EARTH

7 June Director M. Night Shyamalan Starring Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Isabelle Fuhrman

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton

THE HANGOVER PART III 24 May Director Todd Phillips Starring Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms

WORLD WAR Z

21 June Director Marc Forster Starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, David Morse

SPRING / SUMMER 2013 RELEASES 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE 2 August Director Noam Murro Starring Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, Eva Green

THE BIG WEDDING

31 May Director Justin Zackham Starring Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl

KICK-ASS 2

19 July Director Jeff Wadlow Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Christopher Mintz- Plasse

DESPICABLE ME 2 (3D)

28 June Director Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud Starring Steve Carell, Al Pacino, Kristen Wiig

THIS IS THE END

28 June Director Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen Starring Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco

MAN OF STEEL (3D)

14 June Director Zack Snyder Starring Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Amy Adams

NOW YOU SEE ME EPIC (3D)

24 May Director Chris Wedge Starring Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Beyoncé Knowles

FAST & FURIOUS 6

24 May Director Justin Lin Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson

THE GREAT GATSBY (3D) 17 May Director Baz Luhrmann

21 June Director Louis Leterrier Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Caine

R.I.P.D.

21 June Director Robert Schwentke Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jeff Bridges, Mary-Louise Parker

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (3D)

17 May Director J.J. Abrams Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana

THE LONE RANGER

9 August Director Noam Murro Starring Sullivan Stapleton, Rodrigo Santoro, Eva Green

MONSTERS UNIVERSITY (3D) 12 July Director Dan Scanlon Starring Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi

THE WOLVERINE (3D) 25 July Director James Mangold Starring Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto

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Merlin News / READ ALL ABOUT IT Savoy’s 100th Anniversary Raises Much Needed Cash For Charities Back in November the Savoy cinema in Penzance celebrated itʼs 100th year of continuous cinema with a special Gala charity premiere of the new Great Expectations film (thanks to lionsgate Films). The A-list stars may have stayed away but we laid out the red carpet for our guests with radio cornwall

Digital Takeover We are pleased to announce that all 11 Merlin cinemas have now completed the conversion from 35mm to digital projection. The royal and Embassy cinemas being the last to jump on the band wagon in February. We have already had fantastic feedback from our wonderful customers commenting on the superb new picture and sound quality. This has taken a great deal of time and investment by the company in order to keep on bringing the magic of the movies to all of our much loved locations!

broadcasting live and of course toasting the milestone with a glass of bubbly. With a host of other special screenings that week and a charity raffle we managed to raise £2500. We have chosen two very worthy local charities to share this fantastic sum with cornwall Air Ambulance and

KEYHOLE

Alternative Cinema Merlin cinemas offer a chance to see some interesting films that rarely make it outside of the big cities, whether they are foreign language, cutting edge, contemporary or controversial releases. Films are usually shown on a Monday at the Savoy penzance, Wednesdays at the royal St ives, and Tuesdays at the phoenix Falmouth. Take a look below to see whatʼs showing this season: 3 March - 6 March KEYHOLE 10 March - 13 March THE HUNT 17 March - 20 March NO 24 March - 27 March FREE MEN 14 April - 17 April TO THE WONDER We will be adding the rest of the Summer season shortly so please keep checking the Alternative Cinema tab at www.merlincinemas.co.uk

The phoenix Stroke Appeal both receiving £1250. A special thanks goes to all of our customers, suppliers and Barclays bank in helping us to achieve this marvellous total!

above: Manager of the Savoy Cinema, David Samuel, presents Steve Garby, Lead Paramedic at Cornwall air ambulance, with £1250. Photo provided by the Cornishman.

To celebrate the release of the the latest installment from the Marvel franchise, iron Man 3 on the 26th April 2013, we are giving you the chance to win 4 tickets to see a film of your choice plus a small popcorn and regular drink each, just answer the following question:

Win

What is the name of the mysterious enemy that sets out to destroy Starkʼs world in the 3rd installment of this metal crunching action? Email the answer, your name and local cinema to admin@merlincinemas.co.uk Congratulations to Tracy Hitchcox from Falmouth who won last issues Django Unchained competition! IRON MaN 3 (3D)

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And Now For Something... We are delighted to bring you our second season of Theatre, Ballet, Opera and Special Events. These performances will be shown at the Phoenix Cinema, Falmouth and New Carlton Cinema, Okehampton. The Royal Opera House:

CineArtsLive:

Alice始s Adventures in Wonderland LIVE Thursday 28th March 2013 at 19.15

Ennio Morricone LIVE from Cannes Tuesday 21st May 2013 at 19.30

Nabucco DELAYED LIVE - Monday 29th April 2013 at 19.15

We regret T始ammore, Belcanto and Gaelforce (as previously advertised) have been cancelled but may be rescheduled in the near future.

La Donna Del Lago LIVE - Monday 27th May 2013 at 18.45 Gloriana LIVE - Monday 24th June 2013 at 19.15

The National Theatre: People LIVE - Thursday 21st March 2013 at 19.00 This House LIVE - Thursday 16th May 2013 at 19.00

The Metropolitan Opera: Francesca Da Rimini (zandonai) LIVE Saturday 16th March 2013 at 16.00 Giulio Cesare (handel) LIVE Saturday 27th April 2013 at 17.00 Alice始s Adventures in Wonderland

Giulio Cesare

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Recently Added: and now also covering even more of our wonderful cinemas Andrea Bocelli - Love in Portofino Sunday 10th March 2013 Phoenix Cinema at 15.30 and 18.00 Regal Cinema and New Carlton CInema at 15.00 and 17.45 Movieplex at 15.15 and 17.45

The War Of The Worlds

Cinema Live: Andre Rieu始s 2013 Hometown Concert LIVE Saturday 13th July 2013 at 19.00 Prices for all showings may vary so please check with the cinema. Movie Magic Members discount still applies. For those customers wanting to make a night of it why not enquire about our Dinner and Live Cinema Deal where you can dine and enjoy your chosen performance for one fantastic price (Phoenix only)!

The War Of The Worlds - Alive On Stage Friday 12th April 2013 Phoenix Cinema at 19.00 Madame Butterfly (Opera Australia) Sunday 14th April 2013 Phoenix Cinema at 15.30 and 18.45 New Carlton Cinema at 14.45 and 18.00 Movieplex at 13.30 and 17.00 Studio Cinema at 14.00 and 17.30 Madame Butterfly

For more information or to book call your local cinema, numbers at the top of the page, or alternatively visit www.merlincinemas.co.uk

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